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Kabukicho and Godzilla
Located in the heart of Shinjuku, Kabukicho and the beloved Godzilla statue are a popular hot spot for many tourists visiting Tokyo. Shinjuku is very central to many other attractions, including Shinjuku Gyoen Garden, the Shinjuku Historical Museum and Hanazono Shrine. Shinjuku is also great for shopping, and many large department stores and brands have shops here. Kabukicho over recent years has been giving a cleaner cut image, with investments to make the area more clean, modern and tourist friendly. Visitors will find many shops, restaurants and games arcades here. It is a great area to visit if you want to experience the bright lights, neon signs and billboards of […]
Koishikawa Gardens and Teahouse
One of Tokyo’s most beautiful and traditional Edo period gardens that lays adjacent to Tokyo Dome. The garden dates back to 1629. Throughout history, it has undergone renovations but still remains an authentic nod to the past and the age of the Samurai and old Japan. Only 11 minutes on the train from Shinjuku station, and a short 5 minute walk to the garden from Iidabashi station, its convenient location makes it an easy activity to add to your itinerary. The garden has many traditional features such as bridges, cherry blossoms, ponds, rocks and a teahouse. At the teahouse, you can enjoy matcha and wagashi sweet sets for 850 yen […]
Sensoji Temple and Nakamise Dori
Located in Asakusa, it is probably one of the most popular areas to visit on a trip to Tokyo. Sensoji Temple is the oldest temple in Tokyo, dating back to 645 AD. It is one of the most popular religious sites in the world with over 30 million visitors annually, and for good reason. The temple’s beautiful gates, pagoda and treasures make it a must visit on your Tokyo trip! The complex is actually made up of both Sensoji temple which is a Buddhist temple, and to the right of the temple is Asakusa Shrine, a Shinto shrine dedicated to the three founders of Sensoji temple. Please make sure to […]
Asakura Museum of Sculpture
A true hidden gem of a museum in the cosy and retro neighbourhood of Yanaka. Opened in 1967, the museum is dedicated to the life of Japanese artist and sculptor Fumio Asakura. The special feature of the museum is that it used to be Asakura’s home and workshop. Asakura’s works are mostly focused on realism, with his sculptures depicting both humans and animals. Even if visitors are not art lovers, you can still marvel at the beautiful home that Asakura used to live in. A blend of traditional Japanese and Western architecture, the home is a great way to experience how Asakura lived. With Asakura being a lover of nature, […]
Nezu Shrine
Located in the hidden gem of Nezu, adjacent to the neighbouring areas of Sendagi and Yanaka, Nezu shrine is one of the most beautiful and striking shrines in Tokyo. It is a Shinto Shrine dating back to 1705, and is one of the oldest places of worship in the area. If you’re a fan of the stunning ’Fushimi Inari’ shrine in Kyoto, then you will love visiting Nezu Shrine. It has rows and rows of red Torii gates that visitors can walk through, Inari Fox statues are dotted throughout the grounds, and you can watch Koi Carp swimming in the shrine’s pond. It is completely free to enter the shrine’s […]
Shibuya
Probably one of the most famous areas in all of Tokyo, Shibuya is home to many famous and popular attractions. Visitors to Shibuya can easily spend 1 day exploring all that Shibuya has to offer such as famous landmarks, observatories, parks, shops and restaurants! One of the most popular landmarks is ’Shibuya Crossing’ or ’Shibuya Scramble’. You may think this is just a regular crossing, but it is in fact the world’s busiest crossing! it is estimated that over 2.4 million people cross it every day! For many, Shibuya Crossing symbolises what Tokyo is all about. As you walk across, you will feel like you’re the main character in a […]
Harajuku
For many, Harajuku is the symbol of Japanese pop culture and street fashion. Made popular by the younger generations in Tokyo and now loved by tourists, Harajuku has a reputation for being trendy and fun! From the bustling Takeshita Dori street to Cat Street, Harajuku is a shopper’s dream lined with stores selling clothing, accessories and tasty food. Takeshita Dori is lined with many cafes and stalls selling sweet treats like crepes and candy floss, as well as street fashion shops beloved by the younger generations. You will often find trending food items in Harajuku made popular thanks to Instagram and YouTube. However, if you want to experience a slightly […]
Meiji Jingu Shrine
One of Tokyo’s most famous and beautiful shrines located in the heart of the popular Shibuya ward. The shrine is dedicated to the Emperor and Empress Meiji. Following on from the Emperor’s death in 1912, the government commenced the construction of the shrine complex to commemorate them both. The shrine complex has a minimal design, and is constructed from Japanese Cypress and copper. Visitors can enjoy a beautiful walk through the 170 acre forest that runs up to the main shrine. it is a very popular place for traditional Shinto weddings to take place, so if you’re lucky you may see a ceremony during your visit. On your approach to […]
Shinjuku Gyoen Garden
One of the most famous and historically significant gardens in Tokyo, Shinjuku Gyoen is a must visit if you want to feel close to nature during your trip to Tokyo. You will quickly forgot you are in the centre of the world’s most populated city once you enter the tranquil and green space. The land was gifted to a local Samurai family, the Naito family by the Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu in 1590 where it was enjoyed by the family for a few centuries as their residence and garden. It was eventually taken under the ownership of the imperial household where the garden was used for botanical studies and an agriculture […]
